New York S10383 requires the office of mental health to create a mental health evaluation form for arrested individuals.
New York S10383 mandates the office of mental health to develop a mental health evaluation form to assess whether arrested individuals have the proper mental capacity to make decisions regarding their arrest. The bill requires police officers to direct arrested individuals to complete this evaluation form. If an individual fails the evaluation, a representative, such as their next of kin, will be appointed for all decision-making regarding the investigation or prosecution.
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